Autodesk Maya, Modo, UV Layout, and Zbrush
Kevin Carlos
Kevin Carlos
3D Artist. Animator. Motion Capture Technician.
Professional Profile
Ever since I was young video games have been a passion for me. Their addictive gameplay, compelling storytelling, and beautiful visuals have all led me to pursue a career in the game industry.
I am a 3D artist, animator, and motion capture artist from Livingston, New Jersey with a B.S. in Game Art and Production from Drexel University, with minors in both computer science and animation.
Both at my time at Drexel and now, I seek ways to challenge myself and improve my skillset. I have experience in different parts of the game production pipeline, often working in the art, design, and programming teams in many of my projects. Recently, I have worked as a 3D artist, working on both character and environmental art, and as a motion capture technician, specializing in capturing and cleaning data, and motion editing.
Currently, I am working at Carnegie Mellon University as a Senior Animation Designer, working in the Robotics Institute under Jessica Hodgins.
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Martial Arts Known
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Portfolio
Animations
Portfolio
Games (Some games require Unity Webplayer)
Fighter-Legionnaire
Paladin-Templar
My Skills
Technical Proficiency
3D Modeling
Animation
Autodesk Maya, Motion Builder, and FaceFX
Game Design
Unity, Unreal Engine 4
Game Programming
C#, C++, UE4 Blueprint Visual Scripting
Motion Capture
Vicon Blade, Autodesk Motion Builder, Faceware Analyzer
Action Choreography
Fight Choreography experience in both film and motion capture. Martial Arts experience in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Aikido, Boxing, Judo, Eskrima, and SCA Sword Fighting.
I'm currently working full time at Carnegie Mellon University as a Senior Animation Designer.
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My education and experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Game Art and Production
Minors in Computer Science and Animation/VFX
Cumulative GPA: 3.50
Drexel University
2013 - 2017Technical Profienciency
Software
Autodesk Maya, Motion Builder, Zbrush, UV Layout, Vicon Blade, Faceware Analyzer, FaceFX, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, AfferEffects, Dreamweaver, Flash, Unity, Unreal Engine 4, Substance Painter
Programming Languages
C#, C++, HTML, Blueprint Visual Scripting, Python
Experience
Senior Animation Designer
- Ran and assisted running motion capture shoots with Vicon Blade
- Used MotionBuilder to retarget and edit motion capture data
- Used Maya to rig character models to Human IK skeletons
- Developed animations for use in military simulations
Carnegie Mellon University
June 2018 - PresentTeam Lead/Lead Programmer
Asteroid Ambulance
- Founder of 252 Games LLC
- Primary programmer and game designer for mobile game Asteroid Ambulance
- Used Maya to develop 3D assets and Photoshop for 2D assets
- Used Unity to develop controls, mechanics, AI, UI, levels, etc
252 Games
January 2016 - PresentAnimator/3D Artist
The Tower
- Modeled and rigged 3D player character for mobile game The Tower
- Used Maya to model, rig, and animate the player character
Freelance Work
June 2017 - June 2018Animation Intern
Follow The Money
- Animator for game Follow The Money.
- Used Maya and FaceFX to animate character gestures, dialogue, and movements
Skyless Games Studio
September 2015 - March 2016Project Experience
Motion Capture Fight Animation
Performer, Animator, Choreographer
- Choreographed and performed motion capture fight sequence
- Recorded, cleaned, motion edited, and animated characters and camera movement
"Insanity" Facial Animation Capture
Mocap Tech, Motion Editor, Animator
- Captured and cleaned facial and body perforamce capture using Vicon Blade
- Motion edited and animated final animation to audio clip
Contact Me
Send me an email anytime, I'd love to hear from you.